Energy conservation is certainly at the top of many peoples list. From grade school on children are learning about renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. Yet it has only been in the recent past, due to the dramatic rise in energy costs, that we have begun to pay attention to the rapid consumption of non renewable sources of energy.

It is apparent that the world is facing a serious crisis when it comes to the consumption of energy. This brings us to the question, is this merely a problem that should be dealt with on the government level, or is this a problem that we should also tackle individually. The answer to this question is quite obvious. Yes, we can take personal action that can positively affect our national energy crisis.

One of the ways to conserve energy is to begin to harness the abundant free solar energy through solar panel technology that is available to us. Installing a solar panel solution for our home may be the precise recipe. Yet many of us believe that solar panel power is too expensive and difficult to install. With the emergence of the internet, you can now find many simple and usable solutions in marketplace. There are a number solar options that you may want to explore.

There is the option of a solar cooker. A solar cooker is a cooking utensil that uses absolutely no fuel for cooking. You can cook, roast or bake food for up to 5 people in a small box. The only challenge is that this process takes time. However, it is a free source of energy and therefore can dramatically reduce your total energy bill.

There is the option of solar lighting. A solar lighting system converts solar energy into electrical energy to light your entire home. Cells store solar energy and this can fully supply the whole lighting system in your home and further reduce your home energy bill.

Solar Heating: This converts solar energy into electricity to run your solar heating system. This is again a very cost effective strategy to reduce your total energy cost. These systems can also be very aesthetically pleasing to the eye. No longer would you need to worry that you have some sort of a weird looking house.

A concern for many people looking at this solution is the cost associated with installation. A solar panel solution for your home can be installed inexpensively and you can often recoup your investment in less than 3-4 years. After that point your energy will be totally free.

Solar Panels provide a workable solution to the energy crisis that we are currently face. They also have the advantage of dramatically reducing our carbon footprint. This is certainly applauded by our children as they have legitimate concerns about the world that we are leaving them.